Course: HIS501Sem Contemporary World History _S1_2020

Welcome to Course HIS501 SEM: Contemporary World History

Welcome to your Moodle space! You will use this online learning space to access your course notes, participate in discussion forums, attempt quizzes and submit your assignments throughout the semester. Make your way through the 'Getting Started' section to familiarise yourself with some ground rules for the course, your course assessments and essential information that will make your learning journey a fulfilling one. All the best!

Course outline. HIS 501 SEM, 2020 File Uploaded 10/06/20, 10:30
Course Outline: Contemporary World History

Unit: HIS 501 Semester 1, 2020

Contact Details of Course Instructor: Dr. Sakul Kundra

Email. sakul.kundra@fnu.ac.fj

M. 9081099
Meet your course coordinator Page
Course coordinator info. Dr. Sakul Kundra

Contemporary World History
Announcements: Week 12 Forum
Upload your Presentations in Power Point format. Assessment 2. 25% Assignment
Hello students,

Kindly upload your weekly presentation in PowerPoint format. Every student has to upload the Powerpoint presentations in typed form in the Moodle. You can submit a combined or individual presentation mentioning you name, Id, week number and group.

Every student who have already presented also need to upload the soft copy of the presentation at the earliest.

If you have any query, kindly message me.

With Kind Regards

Dr. Sakul Kundra
CHAT Group HIS 501 SEM
Dear Students,

In the time of COVID-19 outbreak, the University has taken precautionary steps to extend the mid-semester break. As per the direction of the University, I am creating the chat group for the students to discuss the among students about the workshop, tutorial and HIS501 SEM related discussion.

Kindly refrain to use personal chat and use English as the means of communication.

My Assessments
Getting Started: Orientation
Week 1: Introduction to Contemporary World History
Week 2: The Cause, Course and impact of World War I
Week 3: Russian Revolution
Week 4: The Great Depression and New Deal
Week 5: Rise of Fascism and Nazism
Week 6: The Cause, Course and impact of World War II
Week 7: Impact of Second World War and UNO
Week 8 : Mid Semester Break
Week 9: Post-War reconstruction and the emergence of the US as a dominant power
Week 10: Cold War
Week 11: The Nuclear arms race and threat of a nuclear war: Superpower rivalry and spheres of influence
Week 12: Proxy Wars and their Legacies
Week 13: Political and Economic Reforms and the collapse of Socialist States
Week 14: The War on Terror
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18

My Assessments

Book for reference only File

Getting Started: Orientation

Welcome to your online orientation!

Checklist ...

- Take a look at your Course Outline for this semester and take note of the essential course policies, assessments and what is expected of you to successfully complete this course.
- Have a look at some simple rules for engaging online called 'Netiquette' below.
- The course is presented in Tab format, which means most of your course content is arranged in a way to easily navigate and find relevant information.

Learning Outcomes of the Unit

1. Learning Targets/Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.1.Identify key events that have shaped the present world
1.2. Frame a general chronology of major world events that have left their legacy – politically, economically, socially or religiously
1.3. Explain the origins and impacts of the two world wars
1.4. Examine the impacts of World War II on the colonies
1.5. Define ‘Cold War’ and explain its origins and impacts
1.6 Discuss the origins and impacts of the ‘War on Terror’

Netiquette Page
Some simple rules of engagement in an online environment.

Week 1: Introduction to Contemporary World History

The topic of this week is about understanding the basic framework of this course and historical understanding. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to

Overview of the Course and historical events happened in 20th century
Understand the meaning of History, its importance and historical craft

Week 2: The Cause, Course and impact of World War I

The topic of this week is about understanding the theme of the Causes, Crouse and impact of First World War. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to

Understand the reasons for contestation for the Colonies by the powerful nations.
Discern the causes and course of events in First World War
Identify the social, cultural and economic impact of the First World War.
Identify the reasons for the formation of League of Nation.

Week 3: Russian Revolution

The topic of this week is about understanding the theme of the Russian Revolution. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Understand the reason for the contestation of masses against the Czar of Russia
Identify the manifestos and role played by political parties in Russia, (Mensheviks and Bolsheviks
Comprehend the ideologies of Lenin and Stain before and after Russian Revolution

Week 4: The Great Depression and New Deal

The topic of this week is about understanding the topic of Great Depression and New Deal. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Discern the events that led to the economic slump of Great Depression 1929
Comprehend the New Deal program policies as a remedy strategy against the Great Depression

Week 5: Rise of Fascism and Nazism

The topic of this week is about understanding the Rise of Fascism and Nazism. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Discern the ideology of Fascism in Italy and Nazism in Germany
Understand the rise of dictators in Italy (Benito Mussolini) and Germany (Adolf Hitler)
Identify the course of action the dictators of Italy and Germany took to come to power and motivate the masses

Week 5: The Rise of Fascism and Nazism File

Week 6: The Cause, Course and impact of World War II

The topic of this week is about understanding the Causes, Course and impact of Second World War. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Identify the reasons, course of events and impact of second world War
Comprehend the objectives of a clash between Axis and Allied powers. Try to understand the motives of the appeasement policy
Understand the course of events in a systematic manner to develop an overview of events that led to second world war?
Cognize the social, economic and economic impact of this war

Week 6 File

Week 7: Impact of Second World War and UNO

The topic of this week is about understanding the Impact of the Second World War and UNO. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Identify the major functionaries of United Nation Organisation
Discern the role of each division of UNO and the trajectory of its growth since its formation
Understand the impact of the Second World War and reasons that led to the formation of UNO

Week 7 File

Week 8 : Mid Semester Break

Mid Semester Break. Revise the completed course and submit your assessments in time.

Week 9: Post-War reconstruction and the emergence of the US as a dominant power

Topic 9: Post-War reconstruction and the emergence of the US as a dominant power

The topic of this week is about understanding post-second World War events. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

explain the role played by the USSR and USA during the Cold War
develop an understanding of outcomes of the Second World War
identify the reasons that led to the collapse of other powers like Britain, France and others
discuss the meaning of the Cold War
summarize the ideological, economic and political reasons for the rise of Cold War

The pre-recorded lecture below on week 10 : Cold War. You can download the lecture notes (PPT Slides) and simultaneously listen (audio) to the lecture.

To help you gain a deeper understanding of this week's topic, go over the resources below, videos and attempt the tutorial activities.

Refer to the recorded lecture below. There will be a 1 hour tutorial through FNU Moodle Chat on this Wednesday 12pm-1pm

Schedule Page

Provided in the table given below is your schedule for this week. Kindly make time to access the required resources, attempt the online activities on Moodle and also attend the weekly tasks

Weekly Expectation	Time Needed for Completion
View and read lecture (Online)	1 Hour
View and read the reading (Online)	2 hour
Post into this Week Class discussion forum [Online]	Half Hour
Attend the weekly tutorial & workshop (Online)	2.5 hours

Course notes - Read through the PowerPoint presentation for Topic 09. - Read the supplementary readings and watch the videos below before attempting the activities.

Week 9 SEM File Uploaded 20/04/20, 23:12
The pre-recorded lecture below on week 9: Post-War reconstruction and the emergence of the US as a dominant power. You can download the lecture notes (PPT Slides) and simultaneously listen (audio) to the lecture.
Reading on Cold War File Uploaded 20/04/20, 23:21
Discussion Forum to answer Tutorial and forum questions
Dear students,

Hope you have read the ppt and readings given for this week. You need to answer the typed answer in this forum about the following questions

What were the outcomes of second world war that helped to the emergence of Cold War? [400 words]

Explain the meaning of Cold War? Briefly highlight the ideological, economical and political reasons for Cold War

How do I make a post?

1. Click on the "Add a new discussion topic" link below.

2. In the discussion window, enter the subject/topic of your discussion.

3. Enter your discussion in the "Message" box.

4. Then click on "Post to forum" link at the bottom of the page.

Week 10: Cold War

The topic of this week is about understanding Cold War reasons, course and implications. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Define the meaning of Cold War
Analyse the impact and significance of Cold War during post-second world war.
Identify the factors that led to the rise of the Soviet Union and the USA as superpowers
Understand the course of Cold war that is based on competition and co-existence

The pre-recorded lecture below on week 10 : Cold War. You can download the lecture notes (PPT Slides) and simultaneously listen (audio) to the lecture.

To help you gain a deeper understanding of this week's topic, go over the resources below, videos and attempt the tutorial activities, then move on to next week

Refer to the recorded lecture below. There will be a 1 hour tutorial through FNU Moodle Chat on this Wednesday 12pm-1pm

Schedule Page

Provided in the table given below is your schedule for this week.

Kindly make time to access the required resources, attempt the online activities on Moodle and also attend the weekly tasks

Weekly Expectation	Time Needed for Completion
View and read lecture (Online)	1 Hour
View and read the reading (Online)	2 hour
Post into the Week 10 Class discussion forum [Online]	Half Hour
Attend the weekly tutorial & workshop (Online)	2.5 hours

WEEK 10 LECTURE

Course notes - Read through the PowerPoint presentation for Topic 10. - Read the supplementary readings and watch the videos below before attempting the activities.

COLD WAR: Week 10 File Uploaded 28/04/20, 17:09
The pre-recorded lecture below on week 10: Cold War. You can download the lecture notes (PPT Slides) and simultaneously listen to the lecture.

Refer to the reading and video to do the tutorial activities
Causes of Cold War. Important reading File Uploaded 28/04/20, 17:15
Dear All!

These are your supplementary readings which will help you understand the lecture for this week.
Second Reading for Cold War File Uploaded 20/04/20, 23:22
Tutorial Question Page
Dear All,

We will not have a face-to-face class again this week. Kindly requesting to read the slides, with resource material and youtube videos to understand and answer the questions given below to upload in the discussion forum

Note: all students up to Week 10 has to submit their presentation by this Friday in the link provided (uploading presentation that qualifies 25 % your assessment)

Please keep checking the Moodle to update yourself on the weekly activity which requires you to read and do what is required to be submitted on Moodle before the due date (till last working day of the respective week)

Do call your friends and inform them to log into Moodle and to attend to the tasks before the due dates. Thank you to those of you who are completing the tasks assigned for you.

Do email me: sakul.kundra@fnu.ac.fj if you have any question.

Take care and be safe.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Sakul Kundra
Discussion Forum
Dear Students

Answer the tutorial question by posting in the Discussion Forum.

The question is to highlight the causes of Cold War, with respect to economic, political and military perspective.

Make your own post by clicking to add the heading.

Week 11: The Nuclear arms race and threat of a nuclear war: Superpower rivalry and spheres of influence

Week 11: The Nuclear arms race and threat of a nuclear war: Superpower rivalry and spheres of influence

The topic of this week is about the Nuclear arms race occurred during the Cold War between USA and USSR. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

identify the factors that led to the race of nuclear weapons between two superpowers in post Second World war era
develop an understanding of a different kind of nuclear technology and weapons used to dominate each other during the Cold War
discuss the race of nuclear weapons, possible threats and containment measures
illustrate various countries examples where the nuclear confrontation was noticed during this period
identify the significance of the nuclear test conducted by the superpowers

To help you gain a deeper understanding of this week's topic, go over the resources below, videos and attempt the tutorial activities, then move on to week 10.

Refer to the recorded lecture below. There will be a 1 hour tutorial through FNU Moodle Chat on this Wednesday 12pm-1pm

Schedule of this Week Page

Provided in the table given below is your schedule for this week.

Kindly make time to access the required resources, attempt the online activities on Moodle and also attend the weekly tasks

Weekly Expectation	Time Needed for Completion
View and read lecture (Online)	1 Hour
View and read the reading (Online)	2 hour
Post into the Week 9 Class discussion forum [Online]	Half Hour
Attend the weekly tutorial & workshop (Online)	2.5 hours

WEEK 11 LECTURE

Course notes - Read through the PowerPoint presentation for Topic 11. - Read the supplementary readings and watch the videos below before attempting the activities.

Nuclear Arms Race and Threat of Nuclear War between USSR and USA during the Cold War File Uploaded 5/05/20, 12:43

The pre-recorded lecture below on week 11: The Nuclear arms race and threat of a nuclear war: Superpower rivalry and spheres of influence. You can download the lecture notes (PPT Slides) and simultaneously listen to the lecture.
Nuclear Arms Race between USA and USSR URL
Dear Students,

Watch this video regarding the Nuclear arms race between USA and USSR and answer the question in the discussion forum
Nuclear Arms Race and its impact URL
Dear Students,

Watch this video regarding the Nuclear arms race and its impact, answer the question in the discussion forum.

All the best
Reference material of Nuclear Arms race File Uploaded 5/05/20, 12:59
Dear All! These are your supplementary readings which will help you understand the lecture for this week
Tutorial Question Page
Dear All,

We will not have a face-to-face class again this week. Kindly requesting to read the slides, with resource material and youtube videos to understand and answer the questions given below to upload in the discussion forum

What are the causes and events of the Nuclear Arms race between USA and USSR during the Cold War?

Note: all students up to Week 11 has to submit their presentation by this Friday in the link provided (uploading presentation that qualifies 25 % your assessment)

Please keep checking the Moodle to update yourself on the weekly activity which requires you to read and do what is required to be submitted on Moodle before the due date (till last working day of the respective week)

Do call your friends and inform them to log into Moodle and to attend to the tasks before the due dates. Thank you to those of you who are completing the tasks assigned for you.

Do email me: sakul.kundra@fnu.ac.fj if you have any question.

Take care and be safe.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Sakul Kundra
Discussion Forum on Nuclear Arms race between Superpowers in post Second World War era
Dear Students,

In the discussion forum, you need to upload type (write) your understanding on the issue of following questions after going through the resource material provided to you in the moodle week no 11. You have to upload the tutorial answer:

What are the causes and events of the Nuclear Arms race between USA and USSR during the Cold War? [500 words] and

What do you mean by Nuclear arms race during the Cold war among Superpowers? [300 words]

NOTE: Do not copy from general open-source base [eg. Wikipedia, Britannia or others] Recommended to read the reference material provided.

All the best

How do I make a post?

1. Click on the "Add a new discussion topic" link below.

2. In the discussion window, enter the subject/topic of your discussion.

3. Enter your discussion in the "Message" box.

4. Then click on "Post to forum" link at the bottom of the page.

Week 12: Proxy Wars and their Legacies

The topic of this week is about the Proxy Wars and their Legacies in respect to Cold War. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Understand the complexity of wars held in Afghanistan
Iranian revolution significance in relation to Cold war
Identify the complexity of proxy wars

Note: Refer to the recorded lecture below. There will be a 1 hour tutorial through FNU Moodle Chat Tuesday 12.30 pm-1.30 pm [12-5-2020]

Proxy War in Afghanistan File Uploaded 10/05/20, 22:49
Dear Students,

Read the ppt slides on the proxy war in Afghanistan between US and USSR. Try to understand the complexity of the issue of this proxy war during 1970-1990s.

After reading the slides attempt the tutorial question and post in Discussion Forum
Week 12 Part two: Iranian Revolution of 1979 File Uploaded 12/05/20, 10:24
Dear Students,

Read the ppt slides on the Iranian Revolution. Try to understand the historical issues of the Iran-Iraq War, Israel relation with Iran, US Dual Policy and causes of the Iranian Revolution

After reading the slides attempt the tutorial question and post in Discussion Forum

Schedule Page (copy)

Provided in the table given below is your schedule for this week. Kindly make time to access the required resources, attempt the online activities on Moodle and also attend the weekly tasks

Weekly Expectation	Time Needed for Completion
View and read lecture (Online)	1 Hour
View and read the reading (Online)	2 hour
Post into this Week Class discussion forum [Online]	Half Hour
Attend the weekly tutorial & workshop (Online)	2.5 hours

Course notes - Read through the PowerPoint presentation for Topic 12. - Read the supplementary readings and watch the videos below before attempting the activities.

Afghanistan under Cold War URL
Dear Students,

View this video in respect to understand the historical happenings in Afghanistan under Cold War and Rise of mujahedin in Afghanistan. Use the view in answering the discussion question

All the best
Discussion Forum
Dear students,

Hope you have read the ppt and readings given for this week. You need to answer the typed answer in this forum about the following questions

Q1 Explain the issue of the Proxy war in Afghanistan? What were the roles of US and USSR during the internal fighting in Afghanistan? [500-700 Words]

Q2. What do you understand by the Iranian Revolution? Explain the causes and legacy of the Iranian Revolution? [500-700 words]

Note: Add the topic and were both questions in the discussion Forum

How do I make a post?

1. Click on the "Add a new discussion topic" link below.

2. In the discussion window, enter the subject/topic of your discussion.

3. Enter your discussion in the "Message" box.

4. Then click on "Post to forum" link at the bottom of the page.
Reading on Iranian Revolution File Uploaded 12/05/20, 12:43
Dear Students,

Read this reading for the Iranian Revolution to understand the causes and impact.
Reading on Afghanistan File Uploaded 12/05/20, 13:00
Dear Students,

Refer to the reading in order to understand the Proxy War with a case study of Afghanistan
Iranian Revolution of 1979 URL
Dear Students

This week the second part of the lecture deals with the Iranian Revolution that happened in 1979, it is termed as another proxy war. I have given a documentary to make you understand the basic history of the Iranian revolution. View the video in order to comprehend your understanding and use it while answering the discussion forum question.

Note: You have to upload the answer in the discussion forum.
how the 1979 Iran hostage crisis unfolded URL
Dear Students,

This video will help you to briefly understand the historical developments that led to the Iranian Revolution. American hostage crisis 1979-1981 in Iran explains in this video.

Use this Video and readings to reply to the discussion forum question

Week 13: Political and Economic Reforms and the collapse of Socialist States

The topic of this week is about the Political and Economic Reforms and the collapse of Socialist States. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Discern the factors that led to the decline of Union Soviet Socialist Republic
Identify the political and economic reforms conducted during this period

Schedule Page Week 13

Provided in the table given below is your schedule for this week. Kindly make time to access the required resources, attempt the online activities on Moodle and also attend the weekly tasks

Weekly Expectation	Time Needed for Completion
View and read lecture (Online)	1 Hour
View and read the reading (Online)	2 hour
Post into this Week Class discussion forum [Online]	Half Hour
Attend the weekly tutorial & workshop (Online)	2.5 hours

Course notes - Read through the PowerPoint presentation for Topic 13. - Read the supplementary readings and watch the videos below before attempting the activities.

Note: We will have a tutorial session of 1 hour through moodle chatting on Tuesday (19-5-2020) from 1.00 pm to 2.00 p.m

Week 13 File Uploaded 18/05/20, 15:31
Dear Students,

Read the slides with audio to understand the causes of the decline of the Socialist state(USSR). This also explains the political and economic reforms carried out during the period of Cold War
Factors that led to downfall of USSR URL
Dear students,

Welcome to week 13. Hope you are revising the earlier weeks course. This week one will explore the reasons for decline of Union Soviet Socialist Republic.

View this video and use it in order to answer discussion forum question.
Discussion Forum Question
Dear All,

We will not have a face-to-face class again this week. Kindly requesting to read the slides, with resource material and youtube videos to understand and answer the questions given below to upload in the discussion forum

Q.1. What are the causes of the decline of USSR? What were the political and economic reforms during the cold war led to the decline of the Socialist state?

Note: all students up to Week 13 has to submit their presentation by this Friday in the link provided (uploading presentation that qualifies 25 % your assessment)

Please keep checking the Moodle to update yourself on the weekly activity which requires you to read and do what is required to be submitted on Moodle before the due date (till last working day of the respective week)

Do call your friends and inform them to log into Moodle and to attend to the tasks before the due dates. Thank you to those of you who are completing the tasks assigned for you.

Do email me: sakul.kundra@fnu.ac.fj if you have any question.

Take care and be safe.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Sakul Kundra
Reading on the Collapse of USSR File Uploaded 18/05/20, 21:18
Dear Students,

There are two reading to be read as resource material in order to answer the tutorial question and post the answer in discussion Forum

Week 14: The War on Terror

The topic of this week is about the War of Terror in the World during 20th century. It will take you 5-6 hours to complete

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to

Understand the significance of Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD). Analyse the importance of oil in relation to establish dominance in international diplomacy.
Identify the origin of 9/11 event in world politics and its aftermath

Schedule Page Week 14

Provided in the table given below is your schedule for this week. Kindly make time to access the required resources, attempt the online activities on Moodle and also attend the weekly tasks

Weekly Expectation	Time Needed for Completion
View and read lecture (Online)	1 Hour
View and read the reading (Online)	2 hour
Post into this Week Class discussion forum [Online]	Half Hour
Attend the weekly tutorial & workshop (Online)	2.5 hours

Course notes - Read through the PowerPoint presentation for Topic 14. - Read the supplementary readings and watch the videos below before attempting the activities.

Note: We will have a tutorial session of 1 hour through moodle chatting on Tuesday (26-5-2020) from 12.00 pm to 1.00 p.m

Week 14 File Uploaded 26/05/20, 14:52
Dear Students,

Hope you have revised the course of earlier weeks. This week course explains the definition, features, impact and significance of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The second part of this week deals with 9/11 attack on US, who were responsible and what were their objectives behind leading this attack.

Listen the audio carefully in order to comprehensively understand the two themes of this week. I have uploaded two links of youtube for you, in order to have an idea of these themes.

This is the final week, so all students kindly upload their presentation in Moodle so that it can be assessed.
Week 14 Video Clip. Weapons of Mass Destruction URL
Dear Students

View the video of Weapons of Mass Destruction to have an understanding of its impact in the world. Many measures are taken to control these weapons that are explained in the video

This documentary will help you to answer tutorial questions in the discussion forum
9/11 causes and war on Terror URL
Dear Students,

This video will give you an understanding of the causes of 9/11 and war on terror.

Use this video to answer the tutorial question in the discussion forum
Discussion Forum Question
Dear All,

We will not have a face-to-face class again this week. Kindly requesting to read the slides, with resource material and youtube videos to understand and answer the questions given below to upload in the discussion forum

Tutorial Question that needs to be answered in discussion forum question is

Q1. What do you understand by Weapons of Mass Destruction? What is the political significance of WMD and its impact on the international arena during and after Cold War?

Q2. What are the objectives of 9/11 attack in United States? How the world got changed after these attacks.

Please keep checking the Moodle to update yourself on the weekly activity which requires you to read and do what is required to be submitted on Moodle before the due date (till last working day of the respective week)

Do call your friends and inform them to log into Moodle and to attend to the tasks before the due dates. Thank you to those of you who are completing the tasks assigned for you.

Do email me: sakul.kundra@fnu.ac.fj if you have any question.

Take care and be safe.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Sakul Kundra
Reading on Week 14 File Uploaded 26/05/20, 15:55
Dear Students,

This reading to be read as resource material in order to answer the tutorial question and post the answer in discussion Forum.

You need to particularly look into the significance and impact of WMD, secondly, find the reasons for the 9/11 attack on United States
Reference Book for Weapons of Mass Destruction URL
Dear Students,

Kindly read this book and use it while answering the discussion forum question

Week 15

Dear Students,

The final online assessment is divided into two parts, Part 1: Multiple choice Questions carry 20 Marks and Part 2: Short Paragraph Questions carry 30 Marks.

There is a time limit to answer both parts of the assessment questions.

Multiple Choice (Final Assesment Part 1) Quiz
Section A (Multiple Choice Questions) (20 marks)

Answer all questions in this Part. Each question is worth 1 marks each. Select the correct option in each question.
Short Answers (Final Assesment Part 2) Quiz
Answer any five questions from the following in paragraph form. Each question is worth 6 marks and should be at least 6-8 sentences. Total Marks: 30

What were the reasons for the formation of the League of Nations?

What do you mean by appeasement policy before the Second world war?

Explain the parts and functions of the United National Organization?

What were the causes of the Second World War?

What do you mean by Anti–Semitic Propaganda followed by Nazis in Germany?

Discuss the weapons of mass destruction. How did oil resources lead to a clash of interest in various nations?

What do you mean by proxy wars in relation to Afghanistan?

Explain the causes and effects of the Iranian Revolution?

Assessment 4: Short Paragraph wise Questions

Rubric: Organisation: 10%; Content 70%; Grammar: 20 %

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Welcome to Course HIS501 SEM: Contemporary World History

My Assessments

Getting Started: Orientation

Week 1: Introduction to Contemporary World History

Week 2: The Cause, Course and impact of World War I

Week 3: Russian Revolution

Week 4: The Great Depression and New Deal

Week 5: Rise of Fascism and Nazism

Week 6: The Cause, Course and impact of World War II

Week 7: Impact of Second World War and UNO

Week 8 : Mid Semester Break

Week 9: Post-War reconstruction and the emergence of the US as a dominant power

The pre-recorded lecture below on week 9: Post-War reconstruction and the emergence of the US as a dominant power. You can download the lecture notes (PPT Slides) and simultaneously listen (audio) to the lecture.

Week 10: Cold War

Week 11: The Nuclear arms race and threat of a nuclear war: Superpower rivalry and spheres of influence

How do I make a post?

Week 12: Proxy Wars and their Legacies

Week 13: Political and Economic Reforms and the collapse of Socialist States

Week 14: The War on Terror

Week 15

Week 16

Week 17

Week 18